We have enormous achievement in introducing the first edition “Business and Industry” written for students of PG courses. The subject matter is written in a simple and easily understandable language with adequate support from realistic information. We consider this book is useful for understanding purposes through students as well as professionals. The book lays down an Overview of Indian Economy, Essentials of Business and Industry, evolution of Business and Industry in India, Structure and status of Business & Industry in India, Growth of Business & Industry in India and Interface with Voluntary Organizations. This is an attempt to provide the students with thorough understanding of the structure of Indian Economy, Pillars of Economic Development, Role and contribution of Agriculture, Industry and Services, Different forms of enterprises, Interaction and linkages with Government and civil society, Glimpse of economic activity in ancient times, British Raj, Swadeshi movement, Economic reforms since 1991, Entrepreneurship Culture in India. We also attempt to provide a great effort to explain about Unregistered firms/Bagedari sector, start-ups and MSME sector, Large Scale enterprises, Export oriented companies, MNCs in India, Industry sectors, Service sectors, nature and types of crisis, Provisions of Companies Act 2013, CSR Rules, 2013, Non-government organizations(NGOs), Voluntary Organizations(VOs), Non-profit organizations(NPOs) and Civil society organizations (CSOs). Contents - 1. An overview of Indian Economy 2. Essentials of Business & Industry 3. Evolution of Business & Industry in India 4. Structure and status of Business & Industry in India 5.Growth of Business and Industry 6. Interface with Voluntary Organizations